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Richarlison Trains at Tottenham as Vasco da Gama Race to Beat Brazil's Deadline
Richarlison has returned to first-team training at Tottenham despite being formally excluded from the club's Premier League squad, as Vasco da Gama continue working to complete a move before Brazil's domestic transfer window closes. The Brazilian, a self-declared lifelong Vasco supporter, has been the subject of a vocal fan campaign urging the club to sign him, with the forward previously admitting he watches Vasco matches late into the night and arrives at training tired as a result. Vasco have made contact before, including a previous attempt at a loan deal that was turned down, but with Richarlison now out of Tottenham's plans and his other transfer avenues, including Trabzonspor, having collapsed, the door to a return to Brazil appears more open than at any previous point in his career. Any deal would need to be finalised before Brazil's transfer deadline, with time running short. Richarlison remains under contract at Tottenham until 2027, and head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made clear he does not currently factor into the club's first-team plans, leaving Saudi Arabia's still-open Pro League window as another possible destination should the Vasco move fail to materialise in time.
Manchester United Ban 685 Season-Ticket Holders Over Organised Ticket Touting
Manchester United have confirmed that 685 season-ticket holders have been banned following an investigation into organised ticket touting, with a further 464 supporters receiving lesser sanctions or formal warnings. The crackdown began in July, when the club started contacting fans who had accessed accounts using six or more devices, or who appeared to be forwarding tickets in patterns consistent with resale operations. The process sparked significant backlash, with supporter groups accusing the club of being heavy-handed and of treating long-standing fans "as suspects without clear evidence." Some supporters were given just three days to appeal, despite the club's usual 14-day policy, and one investigation reportedly uncovered 1,088 accounts accessed on a single device. United acknowledged that "some innocent supporters may have been affected" during the process and apologised for the distress caused, while maintaining that the operation had uncovered "significant and organised touting" that would help return tickets to genuine fans. The club said any revoked season tickets tied to legitimate supporters would be reissued, with an appeals panel continuing to review contested cases. Other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City, have run similar crackdowns this season amid a growing focus on curbing unauthorised ticket resale across the league.
Joao Pedro Wins Official Premier League Player of the Month Award for August
Joao Pedro has been named the official EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month for August 2026, his first Premier League Player of the Month honour and the first time a Chelsea player has won the award since Cole Palmer in September 2024. The Brazilian topped an eight-man shortlist after registering four goal contributions across Chelsea's opening two league matches. He struck just 31 seconds into Chelsea's 3-2 win at Fulham with a flick over goalkeeper Bernd Leno, before setting up Cole Palmer's winner. He repeated the trick in Chelsea's 4-3 home win over his former club Brighton, scoring the third goal before again teeing up Palmer for the decisive strike. Pedro finished ahead of teammate Palmer and six other shortlisted players, including Riccardo Calafiori, Rayan Cherki, Bruno Fernandes, Mamadou Sangare, Konstantinos Tzolakis and Yoane Wissa, with the winner determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of football experts. He becomes the seventh Brazilian to win the award, following Juninho, Edu, David Luiz, Lucas Moura, Rodrigo Muniz and Igor Thiago, continuing his hot start to life under new head coach Xabi Alonso following his move from Brighton.
Lewis Hall Signs New Newcastle Contract Through 2031, Ending Man United Interest
Lewis Hall has agreed a new contract at Newcastle United , running through 2031 , ending any immediate prospect of a move to Manchester United who had been tracking the left-back throughout the summer. The extension is understood to be in the final stages of formalisation, with significantly improved terms reflecting Hall's rise to become one of Newcastle's standout performers, having pushed his way into England's World Cup conversation at left-back over the past year. United had been prepared to pay up to £60m for Hall, with reports suggesting talks were progressing before the Old Trafford club ultimately pulled back, reportedly due to concerns the move could create issues within the squad. The 21-year-old, who arrived from Chelsea in 2024, has established himself as first-choice at left-back under Newcastle's new setup, and the fresh terms underline the club's determination to keep hold of one of their brightest academy graduates rather than cash in amid continued transfer interest.
Clearlake Capital Closing In on Buyout of Boehly and Walter's Chelsea Stakes
Clearlake Capital is reportedly closing in on a deal to buy out the Chelsea stakes held by co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter , a move that would take the private equity firm's ownership of the club to roughly 87% . Clearlake currently holds a 61.5% majority stake in Chelsea, with Boehly, Walter and Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss each owning 12.8% of the remaining shares. Talks between the parties have gathered momentum in recent weeks, according to the Financial Times, with Boehly and Walter valuing the club at more than £5 billion, a substantial rise from the £2.5 billion the consortium paid to purchase Chelsea from Roman Abramovich in 2022. The move would effectively end years of boardroom tension between the two camps, with restrictive clauses in the original 2022 ownership agreement limiting Boehly and Walter to selling their stakes only to Clearlake or Wyss during the first decade of ownership. Boehly's five-year term as chairman is set to conclude this year regardless, with leadership due to transition to Clearlake next May. Walter's willingness to exit comes shortly after he agreed to sell his stake in the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers for $12 billion, though it remains unclear whether Wyss intends to sell alongside his partners.
JJ Gabriel Scores Hat-Trick on UEFA Youth League Debut, Becomes United's Youngest Scorer
JJ Gabriel , Manchester United's highly-rated 15-year-old academy forward, scored a hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut this week, becoming the club's youngest-ever scorer in the competition's history. Nicknamed "Kid Messi" after his youth highlight videos went viral, Gabriel has been fast-tracked through United's age groups after becoming the youngest player ever to feature for the club's U18s at just 14. He already holds the record as United's youngest-ever scorer in FA Youth Cup history, netting the winner on his Old Trafford debut against Peterborough in December, and has been in electric form this season, including a hat-trick in a 7-0 demolition of Liverpool's U18s. The milestone comes in the same week United's first team returned to senior Champions League action for the first time since December 2023, with the club's academy pathway continuing to produce standout performances alongside the senior side's European return. Gabriel, who signed a Nike boot deal at just 11 years old, remains too young to make his first-team debut this season under Premier League rules, but is tipped to break United's youngest-ever player record, currently held by David Gaskell since 1956, once he turns 16 this October.
Man United Thrash Sabah 4-0, Bayern Hammer Bodo/Glimt 5-0 as Champions League Matchday 1 Concludes
Manchester United made a perfect return to the Champions League , thrashing debutants Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford in their first appearance in the competition since December 2023. Bayern Munich were similarly dominant, crushing Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena, with the Norwegian side reduced to ten men during the rout. In an entertaining clash elsewhere, Lens came from behind to beat Slavia Praha 3-2 away from home, with the Czech side also finishing the match with ten men after a red card. Como marked their historic first-ever Champions League appearance in style, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 to complete a big night for home and away wins alike. The results complete Matchday 1 of the newly expanded 36-team league phase, with the biggest European clubs largely making winning starts to their continental campaigns. Attention now turns to the coming weeks of domestic action before Matchday 2 arrives on October 13-14.
Serge Gnabry Returns to Bayern Training, Could Feature Against Bodo/Glimt
Bayern Munich have received a timely boost with Serge Gnabry returning to full training after more than four months out, putting him in contention for a possible involvement against Bodo/Glimt in Bayern's Champions League opener. Gnabry has been sidelined since suffering a torn adductor in his right thigh in early April, an injury that also ruled him out of Germany's World Cup squad this summer. The initial recovery timeline was set at three to four months, and the 30-year-old has been working intensively on his comeback since, with the club targeting a return around preseason for the 2026-27 campaign. He finished last season with eight goals and six assists in 21 Bundesliga appearances, adding a further two goals and five assists in the Champions League. His return gives head coach Vincent Kompany a fresh attacking option as Bayern begin their European title pursuit, though it remains to be seen whether Gnabry will be risked from the start or eased back via a substitute appearance given the length of his absence. Bayern have not disclosed further specifics on his exact match fitness ahead of kickoff.
Manchester United Return to Champions League Against Sabah, First Since December 2023
Manchester United return to the Champions League tonight against Azerbaijani side Sabah at Old Trafford, marking their first appearance in the competition since December 2023. United's last Champions League campaign ended in the group stage of 2023-24, finishing bottom of a group that included Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and Copenhagen, before missing out on qualification for the following two seasons entirely. Their return under head coach Michael Carrick comes off the back of a strong turnaround, with United finishing third in the Premier League last season after Carrick's mid-season appointment in January, picking up 39 points from 17 matches with 12 wins, three draws and just two defeats. The clash against Sabah, making their Champions League debut, kicks off United's eighth European campaign since 2013-14, with the schedule also featuring away trips to Atletico Madrid and Como, plus a home meeting with Bayern Munich on matchday seven. A win tonight would provide the perfect start as United look to re-establish themselves among Europe's elite after a difficult few seasons on the continental stage.
Brazil Name Squad With Vinicius and Raphinha for Australia and India Friendlies
Brazil have named their squad for the first international window since their 2026 World Cup elimination, with Vinicius Junior and Raphinha included as head coach Carlo Ancelotti begins a new cycle toward the 2028 Copa America and 2030 World Cup. The Selecao will play three friendlies across the window: two against Australia , on September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane, before a historic first-ever meeting with India on October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It marks Brazil's first fixtures since their round-of-16 exit at this year's World Cup, where they were eliminated 2-1 by Norway. "With these three friendlies, we will begin a new cycle to project the national team toward the objectives of the coming years: the 2028 Copa America and the 2030 World Cup," Ancelotti said in a statement, adding that the games would be used to call up new talent and strengthen ties with the junior categories. The trip to India is a landmark occasion, representing the first-ever meeting between the two footballing nations and offering a rare opportunity for Indian fans to see Brazil's star-studded squad in person.
Dejan Kulusevski Returns to Full Tottenham Training After 477 Days Out
Dejan Kulusevski has returned to full Tottenham training after 477 days out, marking a major milestone in his recovery from a serious knee injury that also cost him a place at last year's World Cup. The Sweden international marked the occasion with an emotional Instagram post, sharing a photo alongside a cake topped with the number 477 and a letter from his wife documenting his recovery. "After 477 days I came back to full team training. Everything is impossible until it is not. Want to see a miracle. Be one. See u soon," Kulusevski wrote. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the 26-year-old would now be included in Tottenham's squad list after working "very hard" through his rehabilitation, though he noted a minor setback in recent days, saying: "Kulusevski started with us in the beginning of the week, and then the last two days, a small, small problem, stopped, but I think he's in a good way." Kulusevski's last appearance for Tottenham came in a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in May 2025, before he underwent knee patella cartilage surgery. His return also raises hopes of a comeback for Sweden, who he has not represented since the injury, having managed five goals in 45 caps prior to the layoff. His comeback offers a timely boost to a Tottenham side still searching for their first goal and win of the new Premier League season.
Barcelona Name 23-Man Champions League Squad, Garcia Suspended for Feyenoord Clash
Barcelona have named their 23-man squad for their Champions League opener against Feyenoord, with Eric Garcia suspended following a red card in last season's quarterfinal exit to Atletico Madrid, while Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji remain sidelined through injury. De Jong continues his recovery from a medial knee ligament injury, while Bardghji is working back from a serious knee problem that is expected to keep him out for the majority of the season. Head coach Hansi Flick otherwise has no fresh injury concerns following the win over Valencia, with Jules Kounde and Joao Cancelo expected to fill the full-back roles behind a midfield anchored by Rodri , set for his Champions League debut for the club, alongside Pedri and Fermin Lopez. Lamine Yamal needs just two more Champions League goals to equal Kylian Mbappe's record of 13 continental goals before turning 21, while Raphinha arrives in sensational form, having scored in each of Barcelona's first four league matches. Barcelona's squad: Joan Garcia, Szczesny, Cancelo, Balde, Cubarsi, Espart, Christensen, Martin, Kounde, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Pedri, Rodri, Olmo, Bernal, Farinas, Gabriel Jesus, Yamal, Raphinha, Adeyemi, Gordon and Abdelkarim.
Liverpool Host Atletico, Arsenal Travel to Napoli as Champions League Kicks Off
Liverpool and Arsenal both begin their Champions League title defences tonight, with the English pair featuring in the standout fixtures of an opening round that also sees Barcelona kick off their campaign at home to Feyenoord. Liverpool host Atletico Madrid at Anfield, arriving in good shape against opponents carrying significant attacking uncertainty: Alexander Sorloth remains out through a muscle injury, Arnau Ortiz is suspended, and while Julian Alvarez has been improving, he is not expected to be at full fitness, with new signing Jonathan David also still building match sharpness after a late arrival. Liverpool have won their last four meetings with Atletico, including a 3-2 win in their most recent encounter. Arsenal travel to Napoli with a timely fitness boost, as Jurrien Timber has been included in the travelling squad after returning from a long-term groin injury. Napoli, meanwhile, remain without Scott McTominay following a recent medical procedure. Arsenal's preparations were disrupted on the ground, however, with UK air-traffic-control issues delaying their flight to Naples and forcing the cancellation of Mikel Arteta's scheduled pre-match press conference. Barcelona open their own campaign against Feyenoord, with the two early kickoffs of matchday one completed by Stuttgart's home fixture against Viking, before the night's remaining matches get under way including PSG hosting Slovan Bratislava and Sporting CP facing Galatasaray.
Juventus Injury Crisis Deepens: Locatelli Faces Lengthy Layoff, Boga Also Sidelined
Juventus' injury crisis has deepened significantly, with the club confirming that captain Manuel Locatelli has undergone knee surgery for a meniscus tear that could rule him out until 2027, while winger Jeremie Boga faces at least a month out with a separate hamstring injury. Locatelli sustained the injury during Sunday's 1-1 draw with AC Milan and had surgery performed in Lyon to repair the external meniscus in his right knee. While Juventus have not given an official timeline, Italian reports suggest the layoff could range from three months in the best case to as long as five or six months in the worst, meaning the Italy international may not feature again this calendar year. "I am distraught, and it hurts knowing that I cannot fight for Juventus for a while," Locatelli said following the operation. Boga, meanwhile, suffered a medium-grade hamstring tear in training on Monday and will be reassessed in two weeks, though he is widely expected to miss at least a month. The two fresh setbacks mean head coach Luciano Spalletti is now without nine senior first-team players , following earlier injuries to Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Weston McKennie, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal and Andrea Cambiaso, alongside the departure of Pape Matar Sarr on loan. The club's three-week September international break offers some respite, but the scale of absences represents a serious early-season test for Spalletti's squad depth.
Al-Nassr Suffer First Defeat of Season, Fall Three Points Behind Al-Hilal
Al-Nassr suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to rivals Al-Ittihad in Jeddah, a result that ended their four-match winning start under new head coach Ange Postecoglou and left them three points behind leaders Al-Hilal. George Ilenikhena struck twice inside the opening 22 minutes for Al-Ittihad, heading home from close range after just four minutes before doubling the lead. Angelo Gabriel halved the deficit before half-time following build-up play involving Cristiano Ronaldo, who played the full 90 minutes but could not find a way through. Al-Nassr laid siege to the Al-Ittihad box throughout the second half, but goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic produced a string of important saves to preserve the win. "It's frustrating to lose," Postecoglou said afterward. "We didn't start well, especially in the first 15 minutes, and in the second half we saw our true capabilities... What I saw, after 15 minutes, was one team creating the chances, and that was us." Tensions boiled over in the aftermath when forward Joao Felix refused to speak to reporters, telling cameras while walking to the team bus: "I won't speak to you, if I do, I'll expose this league." The result leaves Al-Nassr second on 12 points from five matches, with Al-Hilal now the league's only unbeaten side on a perfect run. Al-Nassr return to action on Wednesday against Abha as they look to respond quickly and keep pace at the top.
De Zerbi's Cautious Substitution Policy Draws Scrutiny After Forest Draw
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi revealed a pre-planned, cautious approach to managing player minutes during Saturday's goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, substituting both Savio and Destiny Udogie around the hour mark as part of an injury-prevention strategy. "Before the game the plan was Savio and Udogie, around 60 minutes. It was dangerous to play them more," De Zerbi explained. Both players were carefully managed following recent fitness issues, with Savio returning from muscle fatigue and Udogie working back to full match sharpness after starting for the first time this season. De Zerbi was notably candid about his frustration with the plan, telling reporters: "In the second half, I'm sorry because the medical team pushed to change Savio and Destiny Udogie after 60 minutes... it's not so easy to come from the bench and adapt immediately." The comments drew scrutiny from pundits, with Sky Sports' Paul Merson calling De Zerbi's willingness to publicly attribute the substitutions to his medical staff "worrying" for Spurs supporters. "You say that in the dressing room; don't come out and say it. You need to keep that in-house," Merson said, also noting De Zerbi's criticism of his forwards' decision-making in the final third. The draw secured a first point of the season for Tottenham, who remain without a Premier League goal through three matches, following back-to-back opening defeats to Brentford and Newcastle. De Zerbi praised the contributions of Rodrigo Bentancur, Sandro Tonali and Micky van de Ven in registering the club's first clean sheet of the campaign, but stressed the side must "keep more calm" in the final third to convert possession into goals.
Mourinho Dismisses Champions League Pressure Talk Ahead of Inter Clash
Jose Mourinho has dismissed suggestions he carries added pressure to finally deliver a Champions League trophy during his second spell at Real Madrid , speaking ahead of Tuesday's opening fixture against Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Champions League remains the only major trophy that eluded Mourinho during his first stint in charge between 2010 and 2013. "No, it is two different spells," he said when asked if he felt indebted to the club. "When I left in 2013, we won what we won and lost what we lost, and we gave it our all. And that was that. What I need to do now has nothing to do with the past." He pointed to the club's transformation since then, noting Real Madrid weren't even reaching the quarterfinals back in 2010, compared to six Champions League triumphs since. "We want to win every match, every competition," Mourinho added, "but you have to work to accomplish stability." Mourinho's session was followed by a far tenser round of questioning for Kylian Mbappe , who was repeatedly pressed on his relationship with Vinicius Junior and the mood inside the dressing room. "Do you have the feeling that something wasn't right last year? No, it's the same as last year. It's true we have a different coach, but it's the same," Mbappe said, pushing back on suggestions of a shift in atmosphere. The comments come with Real Madrid looking to bounce back from Friday's 1-0 defeat to Real Betis, their first loss of the season, as they open a Champions League campaign that will determine whether Mourinho can finally add Europe's biggest prize to his second spell in the Spanish capital.
Manchester United Face Anxious Wait on Marcus Rashford After Everton Withdrawal
Manchester United face an anxious wait over Marcus Rashford's fitness ahead of their Champions League opener, after the forward was withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining during Sunday's 2-2 draw at Everton. Rashford had been one of United's brightest performers, getting the better of stand-in right-back Merlin Rohl for large parts of the game, before being replaced by Patrick Dorgu with United leading 2-1. There was no obvious external sign of injury, but head coach Michael Carrick confirmed afterward that the change was fitness-related. "He felt a little bit of something so we had to change him," Carrick said, though he declined to specify the exact nature of the issue, adding: "Just had an issue, so nothing major." Rashford has been ever-present for United since returning from his loan spell at Barcelona, starting the last two matches and featuring in all three so far this season. His potential absence would be keenly felt given United have no like-for-like replacement on the left wing, with left-back Dorgu deployed as his substitute in an emergency measure. The uncertainty comes at an awkward time, with United hosting Sabah in their Champions League opener on Thursday before a Manchester derby against Pep Guardiola's City the following Sunday, leaving little time to assess or manage Rashford's recovery.
Endrick, Tchouameni and Pitarch Return to Real Madrid Training Ahead of Inter Clash
Real Madrid received a timely fitness boost with Endrick , Aurelien Tchouameni and Thiago Pitarch all returning to full group training on Sunday, giving Jose Mourinho fresh options ahead of Tuesday's Champions League opener against Inter Milan. The trio had missed more than a month of pre-season work through injury, with Pitarch recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament and Endrick nursing a muscular problem, meaning a starting role for either against Inter remains unlikely. Their return is especially significant given Madrid's threadbare midfield options, with Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva all suspended for the match. Newly signed teenager Sergio Martinez has also been training with the first team and could be handed an opportunity to fill the gap. Endrick, who has yet to make an appearance this season, could be in line for his first involvement under Mourinho if selected, representing a potential competitive debut for the head coach. The timing is notable given Real Madrid's recent 1-0 defeat to Real Betis, their first loss of the season, adding extra motivation to bounce back strongly on the European stage. Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Raul Asencio all continued their individual rehabilitation programmes separately and remain unavailable.
Champions League League Phase Kicks Off: Liverpool Host Atletico, Arsenal Face Napoli
The 2026/27 Champions League league phase kicks off Tuesday, with Aston Villa opening their campaign away at Club Brugge and Manchester City travelling to Porto, before English clubs take centre stage on matchday one's second night. Tuesday's schedule also features a heavyweight clash as Real Madrid host Inter , alongside AEK Athens vs LASK, Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal and Lille vs Real Betis. On Wednesday, Liverpool begin their title defence at home to Atletico Madrid , while Arsenal travel to Napoli looking to build on their perfect domestic start. Barcelona host Feyenoord and PSG face Slovan Bratislava the same night, with Manchester United's campaign following on Thursday against Azerbaijani side Sabah. Under the expanded 36-team league phase format, each club plays eight different opponents across two matches from each of four seeding pots, with the top eight automatically advancing to the round of 16 and the next 16 entering a knockout play-off round. The league phase runs across eight matchdays through to January 27, 2027, with holders PSG drawn to visit both Manchester City and Aston Villa later in the campaign. Arsenal's continued perfect domestic form and Chelsea's defensive struggles add extra intrigue to the opening round, with all five English clubs looking to start their European campaigns on the front foot.
Arteta Backs Arsenal to Surpass Title-Winning Level as Chelsea's Defensive Woes Deepen
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can reach an even higher level than last season's title-winning campaign, after his side came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in a statement victory that also exposed a growing defensive crisis at Stamford Bridge. "I think it was an exceptional performance. I enjoyed every minute of it from the beginning to the end, and the beginning was tough," Arteta said after goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard overturned Morgan Rogers' early opener. "It's an indication for us of how capable we are to perform at an even higher level than last season, and it depends on how we maintain and sustain that desire." The win took Arsenal to nine points from three matches, level with Manchester City, though it also marked the first goal conceded by Arteta's side this season. For Chelsea , the defeat deepened an alarming defensive slide. The Blues have now conceded seven goals in three league matches and have gone 19 consecutive Premier League games without a clean sheet , their longest such run since a 31-match sequence in the old First Division between 1960 and 1961. Rogers' early strike also made Chelsea the first team in Premier League history to score inside the first five minutes of their opening three matches of a season, but the goals continue to leak at the other end under new head coach Xabi Alonso, despite an eventful summer that saw the club make 11 signings worth £349 million.
Richarlison's Options Narrow to Saudi Arabia After Trabzonspor Move Collapses
Richarlison's transfer options have narrowed significantly after his proposed move to Trabzonspor collapsed before the Turkish deadline, with Saudi Arabia now emerging as the most viable remaining destination for the Tottenham forward. The Brazilian had agreed personal terms with Trabzonspor and received encouragement from the club's new signings Mohamed Salah and Fabinho, but the move fell through because the club "did not have room for another foreign player" under squad registration rules after their other summer business. With the transfer windows in England, Scotland, Belgium, the Netherlands and MLS all now closed, Richarlison's realistic options have shrunk considerably. Saudi Arabia stands out as the clearest path forward, with the Pro League window remaining open until October 12. Portugal remains a possibility too, with Primeira Liga clubs able to sign players until September 15, while a return to his native Brazil or a move to Mexico both stay open until September 11. Tottenham are actively working with Richarlison's camp to find a resolution, having already formally excluded him from their Premier League squad. Since his £60m move from Everton in 2022, Richarlison has managed just 32 goals and 15 assists in 134 appearances for Spurs, with the club eager to move him on with a year left on his contract.
Lamine Yamal Scores Twice as Barcelona Thrash Valencia 5-0, Gabriel Jesus Debuts
Barcelona extended their perfect start to the La Liga season, thrashing Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla with Lamine Yamal scoring twice, moving three points clear at the top of the table on 12 points from four matches. Fermin Lopez opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before Yamal doubled the lead six minutes later. Raphinha, deployed again as Barcelona's central striker, added a third early in the second half, tapping in from close range, before Pedri made it four with a clinical finish set up by Dani Olmo. Yamal completed his brace late on, latching onto another Olmo through-ball to round off the rout, taking his tally to four goals in his last two matches following his double against Rayo Vallecano. "I think we played a fantastic game," said head coach Hansi Flick . "We controlled the game, we were dominant. This is what I want to see from the team." Midfielder Rodri made his first start since joining from Manchester City, while new signing Gabriel Jesus made his long-awaited Barcelona debut, coming on as a substitute in the closing stages just days after completing his move from Arsenal, and went close to marking the occasion with a goal of his own. Defender Eric Garcia was forced off early in the first half after a collision with Rodri left him needing treatment, but the disruption did little to slow Barcelona's dominant display as they outscored their opponents 17-2 across their opening four league matches.
Maitland-Niles Scores Stunning Debut Goal as Everton Draw 2-2 With Man United
Everton snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with deadline-day signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles curling home a stunning 96th-minute equaliser on his debut to extend the Toffees' unbeaten start to the season. United led twice through Bryan Mbeumo and substitute Benjamin Sesko , with Tyrique George's first Everton goal cancelling out the opener before Maitland-Niles, summoned off the bench just 45 minutes before the transfer deadline, curled a 25-yard effort into the top corner deep into stoppage time. "A brilliant goal," said manager David Moyes , whose side had used three different right-backs during the match after James Garner went off with cramp. It was the first goal on Premier League debut for an Everton player since Richarlison in 2018. The result came despite Everton's chaotic deadline day, which saw a proposed £40m move for Folarin Balogun collapse and left Thierno Barry as the club's only recognised senior striker. United defender Harry Maguire suffered a facial injury early in the match after a collision, needing treatment for a bloodied nose, but played on through the remainder of the game with no confirmed absence yet announced. The draw marks the second successive week Everton have salvaged a stoppage-time equaliser, following James Tarkowski's late leveller at Bournemouth, as Moyes' side continue to punch above their weight despite a turbulent summer transfer window.